Africa Charts New Biosafety and Biosecurity Strategy to Tackle Cross-Border Threats
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 28 May 2025 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM
Strengthening Public Health Systems: Ongoing PCR Training in Gabon, Cameroon, and São Tomé and Príncipe
In a joint effort to strengthen diagnostic capacity for priority infectious diseases, ASLM, in collaboration with the Ministries of Health of Gabon, Cameroon, and São Tomé and
Strengthening Laboratory Preparedness: Tabletop Simulation Exercise in Burkina Faso Enhances Readiness for Priority Diseases
This exercise responded to the critical need for strengthening epidemic preparedness through scenario-based training. Specifically, the simulation focused on evaluating the diagnos
Eswatini Launches Legal Mapping and Domestication Planning Process for Biosafety and Biosecurity
Mbabane, Eswatini – May 12-16, 2025: This week marks a key milestone in the advancement of biosafety and biosecurity on the continent, as Eswatini officially launches the legal m
Looking Ahead
2025 Annual LabCoP MeetingPreparations for the much-anticipated annual LabCoP meeting are underway. This year, the event will be held from 22–24 October in Nairobi, Kenya, bringi
What’s New
ASLM Report Highlights Impact of PEPFAR Funding Freeze on Laboratory Services in AfricaASLM is pleased to release a timely report examining the effects of the United States Governm
Nigeria Charts New Course in Diagnostic Optimization with LabNet Lead
From March 4 – 8, 2025, Nigeria achieved a significant milestone in laboratory systems strengthening through the successful completion of Phase 5 of the LabNet Lead course in Abu
Reaching the End TB Goals: The Role of Strong Diagnostic Networks
Each year on March 24th, World TB Day serves as an important reminder that tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge. Despite being an ancient disease, TB con
Strengthening Guinea’s Laboratory Network: Insights from the LabNet Scorecard Assessment
From February 4 to 6, 2025, a multisectoral committee, designated by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with ASLM assessors, conducted a comprehensive evaluation of Guinea’s
Expert Experience: Malawi’s Contingency Planning During the USG Funding Pause
In response to ongoing reductions in external funding for HIV programming and in anticipation of the USG funding pause, Malawi emerged as a frontrunner in contingency planning to p